Shinya Tsukamoto's Rokugatsu No Hebi (A Snake of June) is an erotic drama abut a married couple. Rinko (Asuka Kurosawa) and her husband Shigehiko (Yuji Koutari) have seen their marriage become sexless, which frustrates Rinko. One day… MoreShinya Tsukamoto's Rokugatsu No Hebi (A Snake of June) is an erotic drama abut a married couple. Rinko (Asuka Kurosawa) and her husband Shigehiko (Yuji Koutari) have seen their marriage become sexless, which frustrates Rinko. One day she receives a letter containing pictures of her pleasuring herself. The person who sends the letter calls her and reveals himself to be Igushi (Shinya Tsukamoto), a former psychiatric patient of Rinko's. Igushi begins to order Rinko to perform increasingly erotic acts. After Shigehiko finds one of Igushi's letters, the husband becomes involved in the mental games - with surprising results for their marriage. A Snake of June was screened at both the Venice Film Festival and the Toronto Film Festival. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

A tripartite mystery that drips with sexual tension, A Snake of June is all at once erotic thriller, through-the-keyhole peepshow, schizophrenic psychodrama, X-ray view of human pathologies, and strange romance.

Mweh.. this is typically a movie written and directed by a man (don't worry, I'm not a raging feminist), so annoying. It totally missed it's… MoreMweh.. this is typically a movie written and directed by a man (don't worry, I'm not a raging feminist), so annoying. It totally missed it's goal. It's about the woman, taking control of her sexuality, or that's the intention I think, but how she's coaxed into doing this is utterly ridiculous.
That really is all I have to say about this movie.

Drew Smith

Unique and captivatingly photographed, but turns out to be a complete waste of time, even at only 77 minutes.
There are some great moments, and the first half… MoreUnique and captivatingly photographed, but turns out to be a complete waste of time, even at only 77 minutes.
There are some great moments, and the first half hour isn't too objectionable. It even has some really good performances to its credit. Unfortunately, Shinya Tsukamoto spirals into some bizarre fantasy porn land and the movie becomes little more than caricature after the half-hour mark. Sorry, not worth it.

Christopher Brown

It's great to see Tsukamoto mature as a filmmaker without ever becoming mainstream (what most critic's think as "maturing"). Bizarre,… MoreIt's great to see Tsukamoto mature as a filmmaker without ever becoming mainstream (what most critic's think as "maturing"). Bizarre, erotic and stylish with great performances from every cast member.

El Hombre Invisible

Another creepy and unsettling Japanese drama from director Tsukamoto (Jijii from Ichi The Killer) who's brought such wonderful family classics such as… MoreAnother creepy and unsettling Japanese drama from director Tsukamoto (Jijii from Ichi The Killer) who's brought such wonderful family classics such as Tetsuo: The Iron Man. Shot in black and white then washed in blue, the film is absolutely soaked in water--constant rain, sinks and showers, all running down into various drains. This is a wet, wet film; well, June is the rainy season in Japan, apparently. An extremely art-house film, with experimental-type camerawork and editing that makes it hard to follow at times...hell...most of the time.
Still, the visual style sets the tone for a story that centers around various taboos in Japan. The tone of the film, a mixed bag of pink films and film noir, suggests that the whole thing is headed for a bitterly tragic doom.
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Henrik Schunk

A weird movie with some interesting visual concepts. Some Terry Gilliam there, some french avant-garde cinema there, yet the mvoie itself feels like a… MoreA weird movie with some interesting visual concepts. Some Terry Gilliam there, some french avant-garde cinema there, yet the mvoie itself feels like a lengthened shortmovie. A novel idea stretched to an unnescessary length. It may interest you if you are into sadism and/or sexual roleplaying. Otherwise, you shoud stay away from this.

Michael Gildea

I'm guessing if you sent David Lynch to Japan to remake Saw this is what you'd get. Stylish, puzzling and pretty fucked up. I hated the better part of… MoreI'm guessing if you sent David Lynch to Japan to remake Saw this is what you'd get. Stylish, puzzling and pretty fucked up. I hated the better part of the first hour and nearly cursed this movie's existence. That metal dick thing was... I'm sure explainable only in Japanese. The more I think about it the more I like it. A Snake of June is very erotic and reasonably sexy (the Japanese she-mullet thing was a little rough.) Not amazing but definitely worth checking out.

alan jay

strange..almost david lynchian...excels on atmosphere and weirdness...will hold your interest..